Mr. Lawrence facts for kids
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Mr. Lawrence
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![]() Mr. Lawrence at the 2024 San Diego ComicCon
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Douglas Lawrence Osowski
January 1, 1969 |
Other names | Doug Lawrence |
Alma mater | The Kubert School |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse(s) | Mary Ann |
Douglas Lawrence Osowski (born January 1, 1969), known as Mr. Lawrence, is an American voice actor, writer, animator, and comedian. He is famous for his work on the Nicktoons shows Rocko's Modern Life and SpongeBob SquarePants. On SpongeBob, he has voiced characters like Sheldon J. Plankton, Larry the Lobster, and Fred since the show started in 1999.
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Mr. Lawrence's Early Life and Career
Mr. Lawrence grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey. When he was in high school, he performed in live comedy shows during the summer. He studied at The Kubert School for two years. After that, he decided to focus on his stand-up comedy career.
Starting in Animation
Mr. Lawrence began his animation journey at a company called Spümcø. He worked as a layout assistant on the second season of The Ren & Stimpy Show. Later, he joined the team for Rocko's Modern Life. On Rocko's Modern Life, he was a big part of the crew. He voiced the character Filburt and also wrote and directed many episodes.
Work on SpongeBob SquarePants
After Rocko's Modern Life, Mr. Lawrence became a writer for the animated TV series SpongeBob SquarePants. He has also been a story editor for the show since 2016. He voices several popular characters on SpongeBob. These include Sheldon Plankton, Larry the Lobster, and the Realistic Fish-Head. He also voices Potty the Parrot since season 10.
Other Projects and Comedy
Mr. Lawrence also lent his voice to characters like Edward T. Platypus and Nurse Leslie on Camp Lazlo. He was also the voice of Manant in The Aquabats! Super Show!. Besides voice acting, he worked as a producer on Johnny Talk and as a writer on shows like The Twisted Whiskers Show and Mighty Magiswords.
As a comedian, Mr. Lawrence performed in New Jersey and Los Angeles. People who worked with him, like Jeff "Swampy" Marsh (co-creator of Phineas and Ferb), have said he has a very "unique sense of humor."
Mr. Lawrence's Personal Life
Mr. Lawrence is married and lives in Burbank, California.
Films and TV Shows
Mr. Lawrence has worked on many films and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992–93 | The Ren & Stimpy Show | Layout assistant | |
1993–96 | Rocko's Modern Life | Filburt, Additional Voices | Also writer, storyboard artist, and director |
1995–96 | The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat | Baby, Milk Vendor, Additional Voices | Also character designer |
1998 | Toonsylvania | Storyboard artist | |
1999 | CatDog | Wrote story for one episode | |
1999–present | SpongeBob SquarePants | Plankton, Larry the Lobster, Realistic Fish Head, Fred, Potty the Parrot (since season 10), Tom, Additional Voices | Writer (1999–2002; 2009–) Story editor (2016–) |
2000 | Hairballs | Ray | Short film |
2004 | The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | Plankton, Fish #7, Attendant #2, Lloyd (voice) | |
2005–08 | Camp Lazlo | Edward, Dave, Ping Pong, Nurse Leslie, Additional voices | |
2007 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Alien #2 (voice) | Episode: "Billy and Mandy Moon the Moon" |
2009 | The Haunted World of El Superbeasto | Additional director, writer, storyboard artist, character designer | |
2010 | The Cartoonstitute | Joseph "Joey" Elliot Kangaroo (voice) | Episode: "Joey to the World" |
2012–14 | The Aquabats! Super Show! | Narrator, ManAnt (voice) | |
2015 | The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water | Plankton, Plankton Robot, News Anchor Fish, Mob Member (voice) | |
Uncle Grandpa | Philip (voice) | Episode: "Older" | |
New Looney Tunes | Wrote story for one episode | ||
2015–19 | Mighty Magiswords | Ralphio, Jest-O the Best-O, Additional Voices | Also story writer (2016) |
2019 | Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling | Filburt, Maitre D', Martian 1, Doug, Hopping Hessian, Doodleberg, Lizard (voice) | TV special; also writer |
2020 | The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run | Plankton (voice) | |
2020–2022 | Deer Squad | Ian (voice) | |
2021–2024 | Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years | Plankton, Larry the Lobster, Additional Voices | Also co-developer, writer, theme song composer and story editor |
2021–present | The Patrick Star Show | Plankton, Fred, Larry the Lobster, Additional Voices | Co-developer, writer and story editor |
2023 | Blaze and the Monster Machines | The Baby Robot (Voice) | Episode: "The Baby Robot from Outer Space" |
2024 | Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie | Plankton, Fred, Larry the Lobster, Additional Voices | |
2025 | Plankton: The Movie | Plankton, Rube Goldfish (voice) | Also Story and Screenwriter |
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | Plankton (voice) |
Video Games
Mr. Lawrence has also voiced characters in many video games:
Year | Title | Role |
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1996 | Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker | Filburt Turtle |
2001 | SpongeBob SquarePants: SuperSponge | Plankton |
Nicktoons Racing | ||
SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Krabby Patty | ||
2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month | Plankton, Larry the Lobster |
SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman | ||
2003 | Nickelodeon Toon Twister 3D | Plankton |
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom | Plankton, Larry the Lobster, Prawn, Realistic Fish Head | |
2004 | The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: The Video Game | Plankton |
SpongeBob SquarePants: Typing | Plankton, Realistic Fish Head | |
2005 | Nicktoons Unite! | Plankton |
SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, Pants! | Plankton, Larry the Lobster, Realistic Fish Head | |
2006 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab | Plankton |
2008 | SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis | |
SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom | ||
2009 | SpongeBob's Truth or Square | |
Borderlands | Additional Voices | |
2011 | Nicktoons MLB | Larry the Lobster |
2013 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge | Plankton |
2015 | SpongeBob HeroPants | Plankton/Plank-Ton |
2020 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated | Plankton, Larry the Lobster, Prawn, Realistic Fish Head |
2023 | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake | Plankton, Larry the Lobster, Realistic Fish Head, Fred, Prawn, Citizens |
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | Plankton, Chum Slave | |
2024 | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game | Plankton, Fred, Realistic Fish Head |
- The Food Album (1993) – album art
Awards and Nominations
Mr. Lawrence has been recognized for his work:
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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1995 | CableACE Award | Best Animated Programming Special or Series | Won |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Mr. Lawrence para niños